“I spoke to Zabaleta and he was very positive about the club,” said Aguero, after completing his club-record transfer from Atletico Madrid by signing a five-year deal worth about £200,000 a week.

“While we were talking I asked my agents to do everything they could because this is a good club. I had always wanted to play in the Premier League and it felt right.

“Zabaleta told me it is a happy squad so, when I get the chance to meet up with my new team-mates, I will be able to see exactly what they are like. But I have only heard good things about them and can’t wait to get to know them.”

City will do big things. It’s inevitable

Sergio Aguero

Aguero has been bought as a possible replacement for Tevez, who has been agitating for a move. But they could yet play together following the collapse of Tevez’s proposed move to Brazilian club Corinthians and the absence of any firm interest from European clubs.

Unlike Tevez, Aguero says he will have no problems settling in England and promised to “fight to the death” to help City’s trophy quest.

I will settle into life in England,” he said. “Firstly, I don’t like very hot weather, so on that side of things I will be OK. I’m sure I am going to enjoy myself here.

“In terms of technique, the English and Spanish leagues are similar. Maybe the game is more physical in England and there is greater emphasis on tactics in Spain.

“But from what I have seen on TV there is a high level of skill here and the surfaces are very quick, which suits me as I try to commit a defender. They can lose their footing more easily. My style has always been to fight to the death for every ball, to give 100 per cent in every game, be concentrated to the maximum.”

Aguero, who cut short his two-week holiday following the Copa America to join City, could make his debut in the Dublin Super Cup this weekend.

Goalkeeper Shay Given believes his former club will win the Premier League and Champions League within the next few years.

He said: “City will do big things. It’s inevitable. Winning the Premier League and the European Cup – it’s a matter of time.”‘Zabaleta told me how good it is’